A delight all around! The selection of food offerings is just right ... not too much to overwhelm…read morebut enough to make choosing something fun. The decor is quaint without being tacky. Very clean. And the sisters providing service are a joy. Once you make your selection your tastebuds will thank you. The three chocolate cake is rich and sweet but not cloyingly so. The apple tart is fresh tasting. This is the perfect place for a break in your day or to try something new. ​

Quaint coffee shop and bakery run by French Cathlic nuns in downtown Birmingham. The shop is clean…read moreand the tables are cute with wicker chairs and white tablecloths. The nuns are welcoming and happy to answer your questions. There's a good selection of sweet and savory selections. My companions enjoyed a mushroom crepe and apple pie. Being GF the selection was limited to two kinds of cake and creme brulee which is not my ideal choice for breakfast. Just keep that in mind if you have dietary restrictions. Otherwise everything was tasty. There are also religious souvenirs/gifts sold on premises as well as some food items such as jams and pickles.

Cute coffee shop in downtown Birmingham with lots of places to sit!! My friends and I were walking…read morearound and were excited to give this place a try. Coffee was pretty good and the ambiance was a good place to sit and hang for a while. I would stop by if I were in the area again!

Good barista team; great accurate descriptions of my guests complex drink requirements. Happy…read morecustomer service and quick service. Pretty uptown decor though the prominence of "To-Go" orders seems too in-your-face for the more humane, walk-in or dine-in orders. The proof of this is mgmt's posting of shrill "PKEASE DON'T TOUCH!!" Signs. The in-house orders are much quieter right next to them but why put the other less committed customer orders in all our faces? Nice comfortable interior (too few seats) and nice outdoor patio as well.

Very small and very charming coffee shop. It's located in the Birmingham rail district so it's a…read morebit hard to find; however, well worth the trip. Delicious coffee and curated treats.

This is a unique hidden treasure. It's tucked away in a living community where residents can use…read moretheir first floor as store front, which is the case here. The croissant are fresh and delicious. The tea selection is startling. The coffee delicious. This cafe discourages using sugars in their drinks, but has some delicious rich chocolate for a nice cafe mocha or hot chocolate. It's small and charming, and the lady of the cafe is knowledgeable and quite nice to speak with.

The staff is always great. The mini cupcakes are a must to be able to get a great sample! It's so…read morehard choosing just one cupcake!

We needed a quick breakfast that wouldn't cost zillions of dollars in Birmingham, so we decided to…read moretry them. They had an offer for free cider donuts with sandwich purchase so why not. Despite the place being empty on Sunday morning, the staff still made so many mistakes with our order it was ridiculous. There is no cream/sugar/stirs station so every time you need something you have to ask. The coffee was good, so were the cider donuts, but that was it. The avocado toast has almost zero avocado, I couldn't taste it at all. The breakfast sandwich was made on a stale and reheated bagel from the bag. We were not impressed at all, and won't be back. It also costed is $30 for a very poor breakfast experience.

The staff were all friendly and helpful both times we visited. The selection and taste of items…read morewere great. They carried the viral fruit desserts that look exactly like the fruit being represented and taste just like that fruit also. We got a few different flavors and shared them with the family we were visiting. We were all impressed and pleased. On our 2nd visit we had the ham, egg, and cheese croissant. It was large enough that we could have shared 1 between 2 of us and still be satisfied. The egg was so fluffy, the cheese was very mild and the croissant was soft, buttery, and tender. Yummy is an understatement. There are a couple of tables inside but there is a beautiful outdoor patio set up with several tables where you can sit and enjoy your food and coffee among friends.

The tea selection is a bit limited, and they don't offer matcha lattes, so I ended up getting a…read moreregular bagged tea. They do have a great variety of sweet treats to choose from, though. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, with lots of shaded outdoor tables that make for a nice place to relax.

Great coffee hubby and I visited twice when in town for the Claressa Shields boxing fight last…read moremonth and we loved it! Cute decor

The definition of hipster is to have a store that you can only find if you know about it, already…read more So this place shares a building with a barbershop, which happens to be on the second floor, but the coffee shop has no signage. Was there in early June and the coffee and service were both good, as was the savory pastry I got. The main issue with this place is the noise... not for the usual reason in coffeeshops where they play music too loud, but it's a raucous and busy place, which speaks well of the business. But far worse than noisy conversation there's this bell on both the front and back entrances that plays a little five note electric tune every time someone comes in or leaves... Why is it there? Why is it needed? The fact that only a few people have noted it here perhaps speaks more of our noise-polluted lives than anything else, but it's maddening as this thing goes off literally every minute or more, constant, tintinnabulations of the bell, bell, bell, bell, bell... There was an employee taking a break on his phone listening to YouTube videos out loud, too... I guess we're all just so used to this now. So if you want a quiet cafe to get work done, this ain't it. Maybe it's more of a Central Perk scene, with people meeting socially, all who liked the place before it became cool.

Cute, trendy west coast vibe restaurant. While a bit pricey the food is good, had vegan banana…read morepancakes and a maple latte. Service is very organized but not what I would call personable. We received our food and drinks in a timely manner but it was a sort of drive by of food and drinks being placed on our table without many words exchanged. They do automatically applied gratuity that is shared with all the staff in a tip pool so that is a big part of that.

Commonwealth Cafe is a cute spot in downtown Birmingham to grab food and coffee. The setup is a…read morelittle different -- you order and pay at the counter first, then wait to be seated, which worked fine but does mean a bit of standing in line on a busy Sunday afternoon. We arrived around 1:30 and it was packed, so food took a while to come out, but that was expected. My friends ordered the Brown Rice Bowl, a Sweet Matcha Latte, and a Maple Latte. I ordered the Chorizo Hash but swapped the chorizo for avocado. The dish was fine overall, but not my favorite. I didn't realize it was served over a cheddar jalapeño polenta base, which was pretty mushy for my taste. That's more on me for not paying close attention, and I'd definitely try something else next time. The atmosphere was nice, the drinks looked great, and it's a solid spot for a casual brunch or lunch. I'd go back, but I'll order differently next time.

Teuta was absolutely wonderful! I had the Eggs Benedict Florentine and the kale sweet potato…read moreskillet--both were delicious and beautifully prepared. The food was fresh and all made from scratch, we also enjoyed a cappuccino, which was excellent. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The booth was so cozy, the chairs are comfortable and very pretty. The waitstaff truly stood out--friendly, welcoming, attentive, and outstanding all around. Everything about this experience was top-notch. I can't wait to come back!

The service was great. The breakfast and lunch were both fantastic, kids and adults. Coffees and…read moreMatcha were great too. It's a little pricey, but I suppose that's Birmingham.